The information presented in columns 1 through 3 as well as the related descriptions of the per pupil cost calculations are contained in the 2011 Taxpayers Guide to Education Spending (formerly Comparative Spending Guide) and can be found on the Department of Education's Internet address: http://www.state.nj.us/education under Finance. This publication is available in the board office and public libraries. The same calculations were performed using the 2010-11 revised appropriations and 2011-12 budgeted appropriations presented in this advertised budget. Total Comparative Per Pupil Cost is defined as current expense exclusive of tuition expenditures, transportation, residential costs, and judgments against the school district. For all years, it also includes the restricted entitlement aids. With the exception of Total Equipment Cost, each of the other per pupil cost calculations presented is a component of the total comparative per pupil cost, although all components are not shown.

Shared Services

Insurance - The district participates in the Joint Insurance Program for

property, liability, WC, etc. administered by NJSBAIG & ERIC North.

Electricity - The district participates with MRESC for Electricity

Transportation - The district participates in joint transportation for

Sp.Ed. students with MRESC. The district has a 10-yr agreement with MRESC

and an ILSA with the Borough for transporting students w/i the borough.

School Supplies - The district participates in consortium with MRESC as

host district working with EdData Services for school supplies

Custodial Supplies, Maintenance Time & Material Bids - The district

participates in sonsortium with EdData Services for time & material bids

& custodial supplies

Telecommunications - The district is a member of ACT

Internet - The district has negotiated an agreement for tariff rates with

Verizon for data and voice

ILSA with Borough of Carteret - The district has a shared services

agreement with the Borough of Carteret for security/police services,

garbage pick up, athletic fields, and transportation in the amount of

$797,500.

Natural Gas - The district particpates with MRESC for Natural Gas Svcs.